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RUF CTR 3 3.7vsMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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RUF CTR 3

3.7

700 hp3746 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2007-2012
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Comparison overview

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RUF CTR 3 3.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    375 km/h
    233 mph
  • Most powerful
    700 hp
    522 kW
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    500 hp/t
    373 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRUFCTR 33.7Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
700hp522kW
670hp500kW
Torque
890Nm656lb-ft
1,000Nm738lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 371 km/h / 231 mph
Calculated
62.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
7.8s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.4s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
500hp/t373kW/t227hp/1000 lb
Calculated
358hp/t267kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
636Nm/t425lb-ft/ton
Calculated
535Nm/t358lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,746cc229cu in
5,980cc365cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,589mm181in
Width
1,944mm77in
1,960mm77in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,506mm59in
1,684mm66in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,658mm65in
Trunk volume-
235L
Max trunk volume-
339L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

RUF CTR 3 3.7Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12PowerTorque
  • RUF CTR 3 3.7: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RUFCTR 33.77,000 rpm4,000 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V125,400 rpm2,200-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRUFCTR 33.7Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.8 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
20.0 s
42.6 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.9 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.4 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
239 km/h
148 mph
208 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 33.7
700 hp
522 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW

RUF CTR 3 3.7 has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 and RUF CTR 3 3.7: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 33.7
890 Nm
656 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 33.7
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
1,870 kg
4,123 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 33.7
375 km/h
233 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 33.73.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V123.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between RUF CTR 3 3.7 and Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RUFCTR 33.7
500 hp/t
373 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RUFCTR 33.7
700 hp
522 kW
3.2 s
375 km/h
233 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
670 hp
500 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RUFCTR 33.7
Power
700 hp
522 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
670 hp
500 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRUFCTR 33.7Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Power
700 hp
522 kW
670 hp
500 kW
Torque
890 Nm
656 lb-ft
1,000 Nm
738 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.9 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,589 mm
180.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
-
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
-
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
500 hp/t
373 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
358 hp/t
267 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

RUF CTR 3 3.7

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 470 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 142 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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